Shared Lives
Become a paid carer and support someone with physical or learning disabilities in your home.
Shared Lives
Become a paid carer and support someone with physical or learning disabilities in your home.
About shared lives
Find out more about our Shared Lives service in Lancashire.
Payment, support and training for Shared Lives carers
Incentives you receive as a Shared Lives carer and support we give to help you with the role.
Who can be a Shared Lives carer
Our carers come form all walks of life. Find out what you need to provide to support someone in your home.
The approval process for Shared Lives carers
The approval process takes around 3 months. Here are some details about the steps in the process.
Shared Lives placements and matching
There are different types of Shared Lives care. We match our carers with people based on the support they need.
Drop-in information events for prospective Shared Lives carers
Come along to one of our events to speak to our carers and the team about being a Shared Lives carer.
Shared Lives stories
Hear about our service form some of our Shared Lives carers and the people they support.
Contact Shared Lives
How to contact the Shared Lives Team for more information or to enquire about becoming a carer.
Contact us
If you're ready to become a carer, fill in our enquiry form.
If you just want to find out more, give us a call on 01772 531326 or email sharedlives@lancashire.gov.uk and our friendly team will be happy to help.